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Defendant Pleads Guilty to Federal Drug Trafficking Charges
A Houston resident has been found guilty of federal drug trafficking charges in an Illinois court. Samuel Dewayne Monroe, 39, of Houston, Texas, pled guilty on February 22, 2017, in United States District Court to conspiracy to distribute cocaine, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Donald S. Boyce, announced today.
Monroe is one of eight Houston residents charged in the case, which alleges that they participated in a conspiracy to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine into the Southern District of Illinois. The investigation, led by agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration as part of the OCDETF program, resulted in the seizure of $1,212,934 in United States Currency and jewelry appraised at $72,000 on December 2nd and 3rd of 2015.
As part of his plea, Monroe agreed to forfeit any interest he has in the property that was seized. He also faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years’ imprisonment and up to life imprisonment, as well as a fine of up to $10,000,000 and not less than 5 years supervised release. Monroe is scheduled to be sentenced on June 9, 2017.
The seven co-defendants in the case, Astin Allison, Nahum Shibeshi, Terrance Miles, Victor Johnson, Jamie Green, Rodney Smith, and Dan E. Bell, have all pled guilty and are awaiting sentencing. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft.
The guilty plea marks a significant victory in the ongoing fight against drug trafficking in the Southern District of Illinois. The investigation and prosecution of this case demonstrate the commitment of law enforcement agencies to disrupting and dismantling drug trafficking organizations.
As the investigation continues, authorities are urging anyone with information about drug trafficking activity in the region to come forward. Tips can be made anonymously by calling the Drug Enforcement Administration’s tip line at 1-800-DEA-TIPS.
The case will continue to be monitored by Grimy Times as it unfolds. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
Key Facts
- State: Illinois
- Category: Drug Trafficking|Fraud & Financial Crimes|Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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